1. Who We Are

This Cookie Policy explains how World-Class Talent Experience, Inc. ("WCTE," "we," "our," or "us") uses cookies and similar technologies on www.wctedance.com (the "Site"). Read this together with our Privacy Policy and Terms & Conditions. If there is a conflict about cookies and tracking, this Cookie Policy controls; otherwise, the Privacy Policy controls.

2. What Are Cookies and Similar Technologies

Cookies are small text files placed on your device to store information.
We also use similar technologies such as pixels, tags, SDKs, local storage, and server-side identifiers (collectively, "cookies").
Cookies can be session (deleted when you close your browser) or persistent (stored until they expire or you delete them). They may be first-party (set by WCTE) or third-party (set by our service providers/partners).

3. How We Use Cookies

Consistent with our Privacy Policy, we use cookies to:

Enable core site functions and security (e.g., page navigation, forms).
Measure and analyze usage (e.g., pages visited, time on site) to improve performance and content.
Personalize and deliver advertising and remarketing on our Site and on third-party sites.

4. Categories of Cookies We Use

A. Strictly Necessary (Essential)

Purpose: Provide core site functionality, security, and network management (e.g., page navigation, load balancing, fraud prevention).
Example activities: account/session management, form submissions.
Legal basis (EU/UK/EEA/CH): necessary to provide the service requested and/or our legitimate interests in operating a secure, functional website.
Consent required: No (still disclosed).

B. Performance/Analytics

Purpose: Understand how visitors use the Site to improve performance and user experience.
Example tools: Google Analytics (or similar).
Data: Aggregated usage metrics, device/browser info, IP-derived general location.
Legal basis (EU/UK/EEA/CH): your consent.
Consent required: Yes in those regions; opt-out available elsewhere.

C. Advertising/Remarketing (Targeted Advertising)

Purpose: Show ads, limit frequency, measure ad effectiveness, and build audiences based on interests or Site interactions.
Example tools: Google Ads/DoubleClick (or similar).
Legal basis (EU/UK/EEA/CH): your consent.
U.S. state laws: May constitute a "sale" or "share" for cross-context behavioral advertising under some state laws. You can opt out (see Section 7).

D. Functional (if used)

Purpose: Remember choices and preferences to provide enhanced features (e.g., language, layout).
Legal basis (EU/UK/EEA/CH): your consent (or legitimate interests where strictly necessary to perform a user-requested function).

5. Legal Bases and Regional Approach

EU/UK/EEA/Switzerland: We obtain your prior consent for non-essential cookies (e.g., analytics, advertising). Essential cookies operate without consent as they are necessary to provide the Site.
United States (e.g., CA/CPRA, CO, CT, UT, VA): You may opt out of the "sale" or "sharing" of personal information and of targeted advertising as described in our Privacy Policy. We honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as a valid opt-out request.
Other regions: We follow applicable local requirements; where consent is required, we will request it.

6. How You Can Manage Your Preferences

A. Consent banner and preference center

On your first visit (and periodically thereafter), you can accept all cookies, reject non-essential cookies, or manage category-level choices via our cookie banner.
You can change your preferences at any time via the "Cookie Preferences" link in our Site footer. Withdrawing consent does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.

B. Browser/device settings

You can block or delete cookies via your browser settings. Doing so may impact Site functionality and availability of certain features.

C. Platform and device advertising controls

Many platforms and mobile operating systems provide interest-based advertising controls at the device or account level. Adjusting those settings can reduce targeted ads but may not eliminate them entirely.

D. Global Privacy Control (GPC)

If your browser sends a GPC signal, we treat it as a valid opt-out of "sale"/"sharing"/targeted advertising to the extent required by applicable law.

7. "Do Not Sell or Share" and Targeted Advertising (U.S. State Privacy Laws)

As described in our Privacy Policy, we may "sell" or "share" your personal information for targeted advertising under certain state privacy laws when using advertising/remarketing cookies.
You may opt out at any time via the "Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information" and/or "Cookie Preferences" link in our footer, or by using a browser that transmits GPC.
For users known to be under 16, we do not knowingly sell or share personal information for targeted advertising. See Section 8: Children’s Privacy.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our Site is not intended for children under 16. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 16 or knowingly sell/share such personal information.
If you believe a child has provided information, contact us at info@wctedance.com so we can delete it.

9. Data Retention for Cookies and Related Data

Cookies: Essential cookies typically persist only as long as needed for functionality; analytics and advertising cookies generally persist up to 13 months unless you delete them sooner (actual durations vary by cookie and provider).
Server-side analytics/advertising identifiers and logs: Retained in line with our Privacy Policy and only as long as necessary for the purposes described, unless longer retention is required by law.
Deleting cookies in your browser will stop new tracking from those cookies but does not automatically delete data already collected; you can exercise your privacy rights as outlined in our Privacy Policy.

10. Third-Party Cookies and Disclosures

Some cookies are placed by third parties that provide services to us (e.g., analytics, advertising). These providers may collect information about your online activities over time and across different sites.
Third-party cookies are subject to those providers' policies. We require appropriate safeguards with our service providers; however, we do not control third-party technologies once you interact with them. You can manage consent/opt-outs as described in this policy.

11. Do Not Track

Some browsers offer "Do Not Track" (DNT) signals. Our Site does not respond to DNT, but we do honor the Global Privacy Control (GPC) signal as described above.

12. Updates to This Cookie Policy

We may update this Cookie Policy to reflect changes to our practices, technologies, or legal requirements. Changes take effect upon posting with the "Last Updated" date revised. Material changes may also be announced on the Site.

13. Contact Us

If you have questions or would like to exercise your rights, please contact:

info@wctedance.com

World-Class Talent Experience, Inc., Florida, USA

Appendix A: Representative Cookies (Public Cookie List)

Note: Exact cookies and durations may vary by browser, device, and product updates. Maintain and periodically update your public cookie list via your consent management platform (CMP).

Strictly Necessary: session cookies for authentication, load balancing, security tokens (session to 12 months).
Performance/Analytics: Google Analytics (_ga, _ga_*, _gid, _gat) — measure traffic and usage (persist typically up to 13 months).
Advertising/Remarketing: Google Ads/DoubleClick (_gcl_au, IDE, ANID) — measure ad conversions, build audiences, limit frequency (persist typically up to 13 months).
Functional (if used): preference cookies (e.g., language, layout) — remember choices (duration varies by setting).